Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security was adopted by the UN in 2000. It marks the first time that the Security Council recognized the disproportionate and unique impact of armed conflict on women, and states women's equal right to participation in peace processes.

There are several important international agreements that led up to the UN resolutions on women’s right to equal power and full participation in peacebuilding. Two of them are CEDAW and the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action.

The conflict of Nagorno Karabakh has forced hundreds of thousands of people from their homes. Women’s organizations monitor the rights of IDP and refugee women and provide training to help them on the job market.

For policymakers

The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation

The Kvinna till Kvinna Foundation supports women during times of war and conflict to increase women’s power and influence. We are currently active in five regions and co-operate with over 100 women´s organizations who play an active part in peace and rebuilding processes.

The European Commission

This website is financed by the Intrument for Stability, European Commission. The contents of this website are the sole responsibility of Kvinna till Kvinna and can under no circumstances be regarded as reflecting the position of the European Union.